RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
January 6, 2026 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
The iOS 26 update introduced us to a redesigned version of iOS called Liquid Glass. The user response to Liquid Glass was very divisive, with some people loving it and others absolutely hating it. Thankfully, Apple has added a new setting to adjust how translucent Liquid Glass is, so you can decide how you want your iPhone to look.
What is Liquid Glass? Liquid Glass is the name Apple has given to the style of its new user interface in iOS 26, due to its glassy appearance. Because of the divisive response to Liquid Glass, iOS 26.1 added an option to adjust the translucency. Let’s explore how to adjust your iPhone’s Liquid Glass.
Key Takeaways
- Make it easier to see certain icons by making Liquid Glass tinted.
- Customize Liquid Glass to look how you want it to look.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 17Pro running iOS 26.1.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Changing Liquid Glass
First, open the Settings app and select Display & Brightness. Refer to the image below:
Next, tap Liquid Glass. See the image below:
Now, tap Clear if you want Liquid Glass to have a translucent appearance (you can see a preview above the option you select). See the following image:
Next, if you are unable to select Tinted, head to:
Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size
and turn Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast toggles to OFF, then return back to the Liquid Glass option. Refer to the image below:
Now, select Tinted if you want Liquid Glass to have a more opaque appearance (you can see a preview above the option you select). See the image below:
That’s how to change Liquid Glass on iOS 26.1! If you have trouble seeing different UI elements, the Tinted option might be better, while Clear is good if you want to maintain the effect as Apple intended.
Disclaimer
Technology is constantly evolving, and smartphone and desktop tech rarely remains static. Therefore, the information in this post is only accurate as of the date it was written. Blog posts that are older than six months may contain instructions that are no longer compatible with your device or operating system. We hope that the content from previous posts continues to function as intended. Thank you for reading TechSavvy.Life, where technology works for you.
Quote For the Day
One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man . – Elbert Hubbard
(X) Twitter Info
That’s it. Please feel free to share this post! One way to share is via Twitter.
Just click the Tweet icon below. This will launch Twitter where you click its icon to post the Tweet.
Checkout TechSavvy.Life for blog posts on smartphones, PCs, and Macs! You may email us at contact@techsavvy.life for comments or questions.
Tweet
I Would Like to Hear From You
We value your feedback! Was this post helpful? Please share your comments with us. If you have a tech question related to your computer or smart device, feel free to reach out. Just send an email to contact@techsavvy.life, and be sure to include the device, app, and version you are using. To assist us further, you can also attach screenshots related to your inquiry.
The author’s Vietnam eBook on the “Battle for Tra Bong Vietnam: Events and Aftermath” can be accessed from a Kindle device or the Kindle App for a desktop or smartphone. The apps are free.
Tech Savvy Life 